What to Write in a Christmas Card if You're Not Good with Words

Sending well wishes to all of the important people in your life can be an overwhelming task. Some of us are not as good with words as others, but still want to write something meaningful. It’s like when you love a song because the lyrics are able to put into words the emotions you could not describe yourself. If you do not know what to write on a Christmas card, here are some heartfelt ideas to help you out. Some of these can work for anyone you would like to send a message to, while others are catered to specific people in your life.

These suggestions for what to write on a Christmas card are ideal for adding a personal touch to a Hallmark card, adding a caption to a Christmas greeting card or for just a quick text message. There are also some options for those that do not celebrate Christmas but you want to send well wishes.

General Merry Christmas Wishes

Wishing you and your loved ones a joyous and Merry Christmas filled with laughter, love and cherished moments.
May the magic of Christmas fill your heart with warmth and happiness. Merry Christmas!
Sending heartfelt wishes for a wonderful Christmas season. May it be merry and bright!
May your Christmas sparkle with moments of love, laughter and goodwill. Merry Christmas!
Warmest thoughts and best wishes for a joyful Christmas. Have a wonderful time with your dear ones!
May the spirit of Christmas bring you peace, the gladness of Christmas give you hope and the warmth of Christmas grant you love.
Wishing you a season of joy, a heart full of love and a Christmas filled with blessings. Merry Christmas!
May your home be filled with the magic and joy of Christmas. Have a Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year!
Here’s to a season of love and harmony! Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a fulfilling year ahead.
May the beauty and blessings of Christmas be with you today and always. Merry Christmas to you and your family!

Christmas Card Messages For Close Friends

To the one who knows all my quirks and still loves me, may your Christmas be as wonderful as you are. Merry Christmas, dear friend!
Wishing my incredible friend a Christmas filled with joy, warmth and unforgettable memories. Cheers to our friendship!
As we celebrate this magical time of year, I’m grateful for your friendship. Merry Christmas to my wonderful friend!
To a friend who’s more like family, may your Christmas be as special and amazing as you are. Warm wishes for a joyful holiday!
Through all the seasons, your friendship has been a gift. Sending you love and joy this Christmas. Merry and bright wishes to you!
Celebrating this Christmas with a friend like you makes the season merrier. Wishing you happiness and peace this holiday!
To my closest friend, may your heart be light, your days merry and your Christmas filled with love. Happy Holidays!
Friendship is the best gift, and I’m lucky to have you in my life. Wishing you a Christmas filled with love and laughter!
This Christmas, I’m grateful for your friendship that brightens my life. Sending warm hugs and Merry Christmas wishes!
Through the years, your friendship has been my rock. Here’s to another wonderful Christmas together. Merry Christmas, dear friend!

What to Write in a Christmas Card for Your Children, Nieces and Nephews

Some of these messages work better than others depending on the age of your child, niece or nephew. Change them around or customize them to make the perfect message.

To my wonderful [son/daughter/niece/nephew], may this Christmas fill your heart with joy and your days with wonder. Merry Christmas!
Wishing my favorite little elf a Christmas filled with giggles, treats and lots of magic. Merry Christmas, [child’s name]!
May your Christmas sparkle with joy and your heart be filled with love, dear [son/daughter/niece/nephew]. I hope this is a magical holiday!
Hoping this Christmas brings you all the toys, fun and joy your heart desires. Merry Christmas, little one!
To my precious [child/niece/nephew], may your Christmas be as special and bright as you are. Happy Holidays!
Wishing a Merry Christmas to the light of our family – you! May your day be merry and your heart be light!
Santa’s on his way to bring you joy! Wishing my favorite [son/daughter/niece/nephew] a Christmas filled with wonder and excitement.
To the sweetest [son/daughter/niece/nephew], may your Christmas be filled with candy canes, fun and lots of love. Merry Christmas!
Your laughter is the best gift of all. Wishing you a Christmas filled with joy, [child’s name]! Have a magical time!
Merry Christmas to the world’s most wonderful [son/daughter/niece/nephew]. May your day be merry and bright, just like you!

Christmas Card Messages For Extended Family Members

These messages are customizable to suit the specific dynamics and relationships within your extended family. Try adding personal touches to make them more heartfelt and meaningful.

To my cherished extended family, may this Christmas season bring us closer together and fill our hearts with delight. Merry Christmas!
To all our beloved relatives, may this festive season bring us joy, unity and beautiful memories. Merry Christmas!
May the magic of Christmas strengthen the bonds of our family and create lasting memories. Merry Christmas to my dear family!
Thinking of our extended family with love and gratitude this Christmas. Wishing you all the happiness this season can bring.
Warm wishes to my extended family for a Christmas filled with peace, harmony and togetherness. Merry Christmas!
To all our beloved relatives, may this festive season and the new year bring us closer and fill our lives with love and happiness. Merry Christmas!
As we celebrate this joyous season, I’m grateful for our family’s love and support. Wishing you a Merry Christmas filled with blessings!
Sending heartfelt Christmas greetings to our family. May this season bring us joy, unity and beautiful memories.
Wishing our extended family a Christmas wrapped in love and filled with moments of laughter and joy. Merry Christmas to all!
To my dear relatives, may the spirit of Christmas bring us together in happiness and love. Warmest wishes for a joyful holiday season!

What to Write on a Christmas Card to Send Your Neighbors Well Wishes

May the spirit of Christmas bring happiness to your doorstep and blessings to your home. Merry Christmas to our wonderful neighbor!
May the magic of Christmas bring joy to your home and fill your hearts with happiness. Happy Holidays, dear neighbor!
May the magic of Christmas bring smiles to your faces and warmth to your hearts. Merry Christmas, dear neighbor!
Wishing our amazing neighbors a Merry Christmas and a happy, prosperous New Year. Enjoy the festivities!
May your home be filled with the spirit of Christmas and the love of good neighbors. Merry Christmas!
To our fantastic neighbors, may this holiday season bring you joy, good health and wonderful memories. Merry Christmas!
Warmest wishes to our neighbors for a Christmas surrounded by laughter, love, and delightful moments. Happy Holidays!
Wishing you and your family a Christmas season full of peace, happiness and the beauty of togetherness. Merry Christmas, neighbors!
Sending festive cheer to our neighbors! May your Christmas be merry and your New Year bright.
Cheers to a season of goodwill and cheer among neighbors! Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a joyful holiday season!

10 Messages to Write in a Christmas Card and Give to Your Partner

Feel free to personalize these messages with your own special sentiments and memories to make them even more meaningful for your partner!

To my beloved partner, may this Christmas fill our hearts with the warmth of love, the joy of togetherness and the promise of a beautiful future. Merry Christmas, my love!
Celebrating this Christmas with you makes every moment magical. Wishing my amazing partner a holiday season filled with love, laughter and endless happiness.
To the love of my life, may our Christmas be as bright and joyful as the love we share. Merry Christmas, darling!
To my rock, my confidant, and my forever cheer, may this Christmas be as magical as our love. Merry Christmas, my darling!
In your arms, every moment feels like a holiday. Here’s to another Christmas together, creating memories and cherishing our love. Happy Holidays!
As we celebrate this beautiful season together, I’m reminded of how blessed I am to have you as my partner. Merry Christmas to the one who fills my heart with love!
Your love lights up my world brighter than any Christmas tree. To the star in my sky, Merry Christmas!
Wishing my partner a Christmas that’s as special and wonderful as you are to me. May our love continue to grow and shine. Merry Christmas, my love!
With you by my side, every moment feels like a celebration. Merry Christmas, my love
To my partner, my best friend, my everything—may this Christmas bring us even closer together and fill our hearts with delight. Merry Christmas, my love!

10 Messages to Write on a Christmas Card for Your Boss or Coworkers

You can adjust these messages to match the tone and relationship you share with your boss or coworkers, making them more personalized and fitting for your workplace environment.

Wishing you a Merry Christmas filled with joy and success. Thank you for your guidance and leadership throughout the year.
May your Christmas be as bright as your leadership. Wishing you and your family a joyful holiday season.
Thank you for your inspiration and support this year. Wishing you a wonderful Christmas and a prosperous New Year.
To a fantastic boss, may this holiday season bring you well-deserved rest and joy. Merry Christmas!
Wishing you and your family a Christmas filled with laughter and memorable moments. Thank you for being an amazing boss.
Wishing my incredible coworkers a Christmas filled with laughter, camaraderie and holiday cheer. Merry Christmas to the best team!
May this Christmas bring you joy and peace. Grateful for each one of you. Happy Holidays, coworkers!
To my wonderful colleagues, may your Christmas be merry and bright, and the New Year be filled with success and opportunities.
Warmest wishes to my colleagues for a joyous Christmas and a fantastic year ahead. Thank you for your hard work and dedication.
Wishing my amazing coworkers a Christmas season filled with happiness, appreciation and the warmth of friendship. Happy Holidays!

Funny Christmas Card Messages

I hope Santa brings you gifts as good as the ones you’ve been posting about on social media. Merry Christmas!
Wishing you a Christmas that’s merrier than your favorite holiday playlist and filled with more cookies than your grandma’s kitchen!
May your Christmas lights stay tangle-free, and your relatives stay drama-free. Happy Holidays!
Here’s to hoping your Christmas tree doesn’t tip over, your turkey isn’t dry, and your relatives aren’t too nosy. Happy Holidays!
May your Christmas be as bright as your neighbor’s excessive holiday decorations and as jolly as Santa after his milk and cookies!
Here’s to hoping your Christmas stocking is stuffed with more goodies than your inbox has unread emails. Merry Christmas!
Wishing you a Christmas as fabulous as your ugly Christmas sweater collection! Stay festive and have a blast!
May your Christmas be filled with more laughter than awkward family photos and more joy than finding out you’re on the ‘nice’ list!
Sending you warm fuzzies this Christmas—either that or it’s just the sweater I got as a gift. Either way, Merry Christmas!
May your Christmas be filled with enough joy to last until at least mid-January. Happy Holidays and brace yourself for the New Year!

Famous Quotes to Write in a Christmas Card

“Christmas waves a magic wand over this world, and behold, everything is softer and more beautiful.” – Norman Vincent Peale
“Christmas is a season not only of rejoicing but of reflection.” – Winston Churchill
“The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear!” – Will Ferrell, Elf
“Christmas isn’t a season. It’s a feeling.” – Edna Ferber
“Christmas is doing a little something extra for someone.” – Charles M. Schulz
“The joy of brightening other lives becomes for us the magic of the holidays.” – W.C. Jones
“Christmas, my child, is love in action.” – Dale Evans
“I will honor Christmas in my heart and try to keep it all the year.” – Charles Dickens, A Christmas Carol
“Christmas gives us the opportunity to pause and reflect on the important things around us.” – David Cameron
“Christmas is a day of meaning and traditions, a special day spent in the warm circle of family and friends.” – Margaret Thatcher

What to Write in a Christmas Card for People Who Do Not Celebrate

Some people do not celebrate Christmas or the holidays but you still want to include them in the well-wishes you are sending. Here are some ways to do so that show respect for their decision and that they can appreciate.

Wishing you a peaceful and joyful season filled with warmth and happiness, whatever it may mean to you.
May this time of year bring you moments of rest, reflection and tranquility.
As the year draws to a close, I hope you find time to relax and enjoy the simple pleasures around you.
Sending warm wishes your way during this time of festivity and celebration, with hopes for a wonderful time spent in your own way.
May this season be a time of renewal and connection, however you choose to spend it.
Here’s to a season of relaxation and embracing the beauty of the present moment, however you choose to mark this time.
Wishing you peace, joy and fulfillment in the way that resonates most with you during this season.
May the holiday season bring you opportunities for rest and rejuvenation, exactly as you wish it to be.
Sending you heartfelt wishes for comfort, peace and contentment during this time of year.
May this season be a time of tranquility and reflection as we approach the end of the year.

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